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Primordial Ventures Summer Fellowship is an annual opportunity for undergraduate students to gain direct exposure to venture capital operations, startup evaluation, and early-stage company building. The fellowship provides hands-on project work within a working venture capital firm, offering participants insider knowledge of VC decision-making, investment evaluation frameworks, and portfolio company scaling challenges. Founded in 2023, Primordial Ventures focuses on investing in early-stage technology startups from the region.

Investment focus

Primordial Ventures focuses on early-stage technology startups from North Carolina and the Southeast region, aiming to support and scale promising ventures through hands-on project work and mentorship.

Program details

Applicants should demonstrate a strong interest in venture capital and startups, and be prepared for a full-time commitment during the summer.

Who it is for

The program targets rising freshmen or current undergraduates from accredited US colleges and universities with interests in startups, sales, venture capital, entrepreneurship, or business innovation. Full-time summer availability is required.

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Admissions and application

Interested undergraduate students should visit Primordial Ventures' website or LinkedIn page to inquire about application timelines and fellowship availability. Applications typically open in March-April for May summer start dates.

Benefits

Fellows engage in meaningful projects supporting investment and operational activities, gaining exposure to how VC firms evaluate startup opportunities and the dynamics of the Durham and North Carolina startup ecosystem.

Timeline

The Fellowship is a summer-long program typically spanning 8-10 weeks during the summer months (May-August).

What came of it

Primordial lists fellows for the 2024, 2025, and 2026 summers. Shirley Tian, identified as the 2026 fellow, reports screening more than 200 opportunities, joining more than 50 founder calls, contributing to investment-committee conversations, and building portfolio, deal-flow, and firm-knowledge tools. These are her reported experiences, not guaranteed outcomes.

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What it pays

Typical summer venture fellowships in the Durham-Raleigh area offer competitive hourly wages ($18-25/hour) or fixed summer stipends ($3,000-5,000).

Questions about this program

Who can apply for the fellowship?

The fellowship is open to rising freshmen or current undergraduates at accredited US colleges and universities.

What is the duration of the program?

The program typically lasts 8-10 weeks during the summer months.

About ⚡️Primordial Ventures

Investing in North Carolina's early-stage software startups.

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